Bear Close is in Bradford-On-Avon and in West Wiltshire district. BA15 1PY is located in the Bradford-on-Avon North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chippenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bear Close, Bradford-on-avon, BA15 1PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA15 1PT, BA15 1PU, BA15 1PZ, BA15 1PW, BA15 1RD, BA15 1TL, BA15 1RS, BA15 1PS, BA15 1QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA15 1PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BA15 1PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.3% | 30.8% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 53.8% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8.6% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 5.4% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.8% | 54.2% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 32.7% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 8.5% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 13.4% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 9% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16.2% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 45.5% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.7% | 98.3% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 92.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 92.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.9% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bear Close was 14.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.0% lower than the Bradford-on-Avon North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bear Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Bradford-on-Avon North and the 227th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Bear Close, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2015-11-19 | £488,338 |
| 2 Bear Close, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2015-10-12 | £373,953 |
| 2 Bear Close, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2009-05-01 | £387,222 |
| 2 Bear Close, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2004-10-01 | £340,882 |
| 6 Bear Close, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,950 | 2003-11-07 | £362,543 |
BA15 1PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School Berryfield Road , BA15 1ST | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzmaurice Primary School Frome Road , BA15 1LE | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winsley CoE VC Primary School Tyning Road , Winsley BA15 2JN | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood-with-Iford Primary School Boswell Road , Lower Westwood BA15 2BY | 3out of 4 | 2,705 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshford Church School High Street , Freshford BA2 7WE | 3out of 4 | 3,613 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence School Ashley Road , BA15 1DZ | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic College Wingfield Road , BA14 9EN | 4out of 4 | 5,210 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Allen School Claverton Down Road , Combe Down BA2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 5,244 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John of Gaunt School Wingfield Road , BA14 9EH | 3out of 4 | 5,329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUMIAR STOWFORD SCHOOL Stowford Manor Farm , WINGFIELD BA14 9LH | - not rated | 4,223 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmaus School School Lane , Staverton BA14 6NZ | - not rated | 4,286 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Senior School Church Lane , Monkton Combe BA2 7HG | - not rated | 4,885 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire Music Centre | Ashley Road, Bradford On Avon | 71 yd | |
| Holy Trinity Church PCC | Holy Trinity Church, Church Street | 748 yd | |
| Meraki Homemade Greek Food and Artis | 3A Market Street, Bradford On Avon | 817 yd | |
| The Bolthole | 4 The Shambles, Bradford On Avon | 912 yd | |
| The Teapot | 34 Silver Street, Bradford On Avon | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog And Fox Inn | Ashley Road, Bradford On Avon | 369 yd | |
| The Dandy Lion | Market Street, Bradford On Avon | 832 yd | |
| The Stumble Inn | 29 Market Street, Bradford On Avon | 832 yd | |
| Timbrells Yard | Timbrells Yard, 49 St Margarets Street | 923 yd | |
| The Bunch Of Grapes | Silver Street, Bradford On Avon | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feast Brothers Ltd | 1 Silver Street, Bradford On Avon | 947 yd | |
| Avon Spice | 8 Silver Street, Bradford On Avon | 964 yd | |
| China Town | 27 Silver Street, Bradford On Avon | 964 yd | |
| Pizzeria Amici | 22 Silver Street, Bradford On Avon | 1,027 yd | |
| Harlees | 56 Frome Road, Bradford On Avon | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Co-operative Limited | 223 Winsley Road, Bradford On Avon | 452 yd | |
| Co-operative | 1 Bridge Yard, Bradford On Avon | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Laurence School ASHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 179 yd |
| Bearfield Playing Field (Closed) Ashley Road | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Bradford On Avon Swimming Pool ST. MARGARETS STREET | swimming pool | 905 yd |
| Christchurch Primary School BERRYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Culver Close Playing Field Pound Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,084 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.